earthquake, Richter magnitude scale

Afghanistan hit by back-to-back 4.2, 4.5 magnitude earthquakes
Two earthquakes with magnitudes of 4.2 and 4.5 struck Afghanistan on Saturday morning. The National Centre for Seismology reported the quakes, which occurred at depths of 100 and 150 kilometers respectively.
4.8 magnitude earthquake is just the latest of hundreds of shakes to hit Santorini
The Greek island of Santorini was struck by the latest in a string of earthquakes Tuesday, this time a 4.8 temblor. The government said it will backstop the island destination's tourist industry.
5.4 magnitude earthquake hits near Sechelt, felt by residents across southwest B.C.
An earthquake hit northeast of Sechelt, and was felt by residents across southwestern B.C. Friday afternoon. John Cassidy, senior Research Scientist with Natural Resources Canada, said it was a magnitude-5 earthquake and that it shook for about about 10 seconds.
3.0 magnitude earthquake hits near San Bernardino County
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.0 shook residents near San Bernardino County on Monday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. USGS reported the quake hit about 9.9 miles northnortheast of Barstow around 9:50 p.
2.8 magnitude earthquake shakes near Stanford
A preliminary 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck early Tuesday morning near Stanford University, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake, centered about 7 miles southwest of Stanford,
Delhi hit by rare earthquake as Modi warns north India to ‘stay alert for aftershocks’
Delhi hit by rare earthquake as Modi warns north India to ‘stay alert for aftershocks’ - Just hours later, another ...
El Paso earthquake history: Details to know about quakes from 1923, 1931, and 1969
Although a March 1923 earthquake in El Paso was described as “a slight earth shake” in news reports, one man and his dog died ...
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Multiple earthquakes strike Southern California in one week
The ground keeps shaking in Southern California as the coastal city of Malibu was struck by two earthquakes on Valentine's ...
Could California Face 'Big One' Earthquake Soon?
California has been rocked by at least nine earthquakes since Thursday, raising fears that the "Big One" could be near.
3.0 magnitude earthquake strikes near Hyak in Snoqualmie National Forest
Did you feel it? So far, 13 people have reported feeling the 3.0 magnitude earthquake that struck near Hyak, Washington, ...
Earthquakes today: 3 earthquakes hit Texas, New Mexico border on Tuesday
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake happened at 5:18 a.m. MT, about 36 miles south of Whites City, New Mexico, while two others hit ...
Santorini earthquakes are decreasing but outlook is uncertain, top Greek scientist says
Greece’s chief seismologist says that while earthquake frequency around Santorini has slightly decreased, the situation ...